Pokémon Quiz - Will You Catch Them All In This Ultimate Pokémon Quiz?
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The world of Pokémon is as almost as vast as anyone could possibly imagine. Our Pokémon quiz will test your knowledge of the Pokémon games, Pokémon movies and the Pokémon TV series! This is the greatest online Pokémon quiz that you will ever find!
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Question 1
What type of Pokèmon is Squirtle?
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AWater-type
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BPsychic-type
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CDark-type
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DGround-type
Water-type
Squirtle is a small, light blue Pokèmon that looks curiously similar to a turtle. His hard shell offers protection in battle and he is an amazing swimmer!
Question 2
What is the gruesome piece of headgear that Cubone is always seen wearing?
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AFootball helmet
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BWrestling mask
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CEarmuffs
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DHis mother's skull
His mother's skull
In one of the rarer instances of Pokemon mythology taking a turn for the dark, Cubone’s face has never fully been seen due to this morbid piece of headgear.
Question 3
What are usuallythe three types of starter Pokémon?
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ADragon, Ground and Flying
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BGrass, Fire, and Water
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CPsychic, Ghost, and Poison
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DDragon, Flying, and Fighting
Grass, Fire, and Water
While the species of starter Pokémon themselves change with each new game, the basic type of the starter Pokémon does not. Grass, Fire and Water are the core types that you are usually presented with at the start of every new Pokémon game!
Question 4
What type of Pokémon is Psyduck?
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ADark
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BWater
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CGround
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DBug
Water
Bearing similarity to the real life animal the platypus, Psyduck lives in freshwater lakes and ponds. The poor fellow suffers from constant headaches!
Question 5
What did the Pokémon Shock incident inspire the United States Army to do?
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AHire Ash as a consultant
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BEnlist more Japanese translators
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CDevelop a seizure gun
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DEat more vegetables
Develop a seizure gun
While most thought that the Pokémon Shock incident should be avoided at all costs, the US Army began developing a weapon that would fire electromagnetic pulses at the enemy until they induced a seizure.
Question 6
What type of Pokémon is a Goldeen?
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AWater
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BPsychic
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CNormal
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DDark
Water
Goldeen is a white, fish-like Pokémon with orange markings. It has circular blue eyes with orange lids and prominent pink lip so he us naturally at home in the water!
Question 7
What does the term Pokémon actually stand for?
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APocket Monster
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BPretty Marvelous
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CPricey Meat
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DPatient Mothers
Pocket Monster
The original game published in Japan was actually titled “Pocketto Monsutaa”, however, when the game began getting sold in other countries they had to change the name and it became known as Pokémon.
Question 8
What Pokemon can Pikachu evolve into?
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AJoleton
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BRavic
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CRaichu
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DMeowstic
Raichu
Depite the lovable little yellow critter already being quite powerful, when Pikachu evolves into Raichu he is able to create vast amounts of electricity.
Question 9
What is a type of Pokémon trainer whose specialty is healing and taking care of sick Pokémon?
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APlumber
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BDoctor
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CLawyer
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DCop
Doctor
Doctors have a wide range of knowledge, being able to treat many symptoms and knowing what types of Berries and other healing items to use.
Question 10
What is the only Pokemon that can change gender after evolving?
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AAzurill
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BEevee
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CFezzik
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DSquirtle
Azurill
Depending on its personality value, a female version of the Azurill has a 33% change to change into a male. It’s the only Pokémon in the entire universe to be able to do this.
Question 11
Which Pokémon is considered to be the franchise’s mascot?
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APikachu
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BSquirtle
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CAsh
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DEevee
Pikachu
As the first Pokémon that Ash received, Pikachu has become the lovable symbol of the Pokémon franchise for years! If you have something with the word Pokémon printed on it, Pikachu can often be seen right next to it!
Question 12
Who was the first Pokèmon that Ash evolved?
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AMetapod
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BPikachu
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CEevee
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DSalamander
Metapod
The Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Metapod is an insect-like Pokèmon with an appearance similar to that of a green-colored chrysalis or cocoon.
Question 13
Of the many Pokémon who can evolve using evolutionary stones, who are the two that can use more than one kind?
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APikachu and Squirtle
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BSnorlax and Ditto
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CMew and Jigglypuff
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DEevee and Gloom
Eevee and Gloom
Eevee can use the Water, Thunder and Fire Stones; while Gloom can use the Sun Stone and the Leaf Stone to evolve!
Question 14
Who is the voice of Pikachu in the 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' movie?
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ARyan Reynolds
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BTom Hardy
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CSquirtle
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DGeorge Clooney
Ryan Reynolds
The movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu is another special effects-filled film combining live action with computer animation. The voice of our dear friend Pikachu is being provided by Ryan Reynolds!
Question 15
The Pokémon cartoon appeared on television first in Japan before appearing in the United States but the first episode was altered before it appeared in America. Why was the edit made?
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AEffects in one scene gave viewers seizures
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BIt was too violent
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CChildren started swearing at their parents
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DNeeded to fit more commercials into the episode
Effects in one scene gave viewers seizures
In the very first episode of Pokémon that aired on television, a visual effect showed bright flashing lights that caused seizures and other medical problems to nearly seven hundred children.
Question 16
How old is Ash Ketchum at the beginning of the series.
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A10
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B14
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C8
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D22
10
Explanation Of Answer: Ash Ketchum has been the age ten years, ten months and ten days from the first episode of the Pokèmon TV show. Oddly enough, his never aging throughout the entire run of the series has produced some conspiracy theories about why he never ages.
Question 17
After being given Pikachu, what was the name of the first Pokèmon that Ash caught?
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APikachu
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BEevee
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CSnorlax
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DCaterpie
Caterpie
While Pikachu was the first Pokèmon that the hero Ash received, it was actually given to him and not captured.
Question 18
What is the name of the device that trainers use to keep track of their encounters with Pokémon?
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APokébox
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BPokéstack
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CPokéfinder
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DPokédex
Pokédex
The Pokédex is an extremely valuable tool in the Pokémon world and only a few are given out to trainers at a time. Definitely one of Professor Oak’s greatest ideas!
Question 19
What number is Pikachu in the Pokédex?
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A25
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B150
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C1
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D412
25
One of the original Pokemon, our dear friend Pikachu is sitting at the number 25 spot in the Pokedex!
Question 20
What two words are the inspiration for Pikachu’s name?
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ASparkle and Fighting
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BSparkle and Squeaking
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CBravery and Speed
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DSpeed and Courage
Sparkle and Squeaking
The name Pikachu is derived from a combination of the Japanese words for sparkle and squeaking. When you hear the lovable Pikachu try to communicate with the world around him you can certainly see how he got his name!
Question 21
Other than protection, what is the a main purpose of Squirtle’s shell?
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AShoots fire when threatened
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BGlows in the dark
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CLets him swim at high speeds
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DCooks a pizza in record time
Lets him swim at high speeds
Squirtle’s shell has a round shape and grooves on the surface that enables him to be one of the fastest swimmers around!
Question 22
The very first episode of the Pokèmon anime aired in 1997. What was the title of the first episode that aired on television?
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ASquirtle's Turtles
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BArigato Gozaymas
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CPokémon, I Choose You
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DPikachu's Clues
Pokémon, I Choose You
The original episode first aired in Japan in December of 1997 and in the episode Ash and company become unwitting beta testers for a Human Transport System.
Question 23
What is one of the two Pokémon named after a real life martial artist?
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ALuciaro
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BHitmonchan
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CPidgeot
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DRattata
Hitmonchan
This Pokemon was named after martial artist and movie star Jackie Chan who is also known for doing his own stunts in his movies!
Question 24
The Evolutionary Stores contain the power of an element that can instantly evolve Pokémon that they are used on. Which of these is NOT the name of an Evolutionary Stone?
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AWater Stone
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BDawn Stone
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CTurning Stone
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DIce Stone
Turning Stone
There are ten different types of Evolutionary Stones. While many of them have different types of uses the Turning Stone has no effect because it simply does not exist!
Question 25
What was the name of the actor who provided the voice for Ash in the English language version of first nine seasons the Pokèmon cartoon?
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ANancy Cartwright
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BVeronica Taylor
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CKathy Najimy
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DBilly West
Veronica Taylor
Following in the footsteps of many female voice actors that have played male roles, Veronica Taylor played the role of Ash for the first nine seasons of the anime's multi-season run.
Question 26
If you are in the world of Pokemon and find yourself needing supplies, where should you go?
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APoké Mart
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BPoké Center
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CPoké Mall
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DBall Store
Poké Mart
If there is one thing that a person needs to become a Pokémon master, its supplies. You need to be prepared, so if you find yourself in the Pokémon universe be sure to fill up your cart at Poke Mart. You buy an Ultra Balls, Potions and Awakening there!
Question 27
What city does Brock hail from?
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ABlack City
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BCerulean City
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CCyllage City
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DPewter City
Pewter City
A former traveling partner of Ash, Brock used to be the leader of the Pewter gym and would hand out the Boulder Badge to anyone that was able to defeat him!
Question 28
What was the first Pokémon that Ash caught in Alola?
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AHeracross
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BButterfree
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CRowlet
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DGnarly
Rowlet
The owl-like Pokémon Rowlet uses photosynthesis to store up its energy during the day and becomes extremely active at night!
Question 29
What is NOT one of the ways you can evolve a Pokèmon?
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AUse Evolutionary Stones
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BFriendship
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CTrading
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DJogging
Jogging
Of the many ways that there is to evolve a Pokèmon, there has not been one reported case of one being evolved because it jogged a lot.
Question 30
What month and year did the first Pokèmon movie get released in the United States?
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ANovember 1999
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BDecember 2000
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CAugust 1998
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DSeptember 1997
November 1999
In the first feature film, Ash, Misty, Brock, and several other Pokémon trainers travel to an island, under the pretense that they will be battling a superior Pokémon trainer. They then discover the genetically engineered Pokémon Mewtwo, created by a scientist for Giovanni of Team Rocket.
Question 31
If you breed a Garchomp and a Ditto, what is the name of the offspring?
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APancham
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BLitwick
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CGible
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DSquirtle
Gible
The Manaphy is special in the fact that it does not actually evolve. They can, however, be bred with a Ditto to produce a Phione.
Question 32
Who is the only Pokémon to only make one major appearance in the anime?
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ARaichu
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BSquirtle
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CEevee
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DPorygon
Porygon
The animation of the character Porygon has been considered the cause of blame for the massive number of seizures that took place during the airing of the first episode on Japanese television and the character was never seen on television again.
Question 33
What is the purpose of the Aether Foundation?
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ATrain Pokèmon to be circus performers
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BTrain Pokèmon to become better fighters
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CGive Pokèmon dieting tips
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DProtect Pokèmon
Train Pokèmon to be circus performers
The Aether Foundation is presided over by Lusamine and the Foundation is first encountered in Diglett’s Tunnel. The organization shelters Pokémon to keep them safe from threats like Team Skull. Their headquarters is located on an artificial island that they constructed.
Question 34
What real-life animal is the Drowzee modeled after?
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APuma
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BTapir
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CBumblebee
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DWarthog
Tapir
The Pokémon Drowzee is known for eating dreams. It’s real life counterpart the tapir is known in South American folklore for doing the same.
Question 35
What doctor in the Pokémon universe normally treats humans and not Pokémon?
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ADr. Proctor
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BDr. Dave
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CDr. Abby
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DDr. White
Dr. Proctor
Many doctors in the Pokémon universe treat all kinds of Pokémon. However, Dr. Proctor only treats Pokémon when he wants to and normally treats human beings.
Question 36
What were the first Pokèmon games released for Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance system?
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APokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
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BPokèmon Gold and Pokémon Sword
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CPokèmon Fire and Pokémon Ice
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DPokèmon Tree and Pokémon Leaves
Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
Pokèmon Ruby and Sapphire were released in November 2002 in Japan and March 2003 in North America.
Question 37
Pokèmon has spawned several games on consoles and mobile platforms. What year was Pokèmon Go released?
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A2016
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B2009
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C2017
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D1966
2016
Pokèmon Go was released in July of 2016, just in time for people to get out and catch their own Pokèmon on nice summer days!
Question 38
What is one of the symptoms of Pokémonitis?
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AFever
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BSneezing
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CCauses humans to act like Pokémon
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DSwollen Tongue
Causes humans to act like Pokémon
The only known cause of Pokémonitis is exposure to a Hypno’s hypnotic waves.
Question 39
Which of these is NOT a playable character in 'Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky'?
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AEevee
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BPiplup
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CSnorlax
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DPikachu
Snorlax
Despite being one of the partner Pokémon that is available in the game, the Snorlax is not one that you can play!
Question 40
What was the domestic box office gross for 'Pokémon: The First Movie' in the United States?
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A$13 Million
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B$79 Million
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C$450 Million
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D$85 Million
$85 Million
The movie grossed just over 31 million in its opening weekend in theaters in the United States. It went on to earn over 160 million worldwide!
Question 41
In 2008 Japanese scientists discovered a new protein and gave it a Pokémon-themed name. What was that name?
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APikachurin
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BSquirtleitis
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CAshitosis
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DPidgotisis
Pikachurin
With Pokémon becoming a significant part of Japanese pop culture it was not surprising that Japanese scientists named a new discovery after a popular character. It was named after Pikachu because the protein is known for it's speed and agility, just like Pikachu.
Question 42
What two Pokémon were originally going to be named after real cities?
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AMewtwo and Eevee
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BSquirtle and Psyduck
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CKoffing and Weezing
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DPikachu and Raichu
Koffing and Weezing
The poison-type Koffing and Weezing were originally going to go by vastly different names. They were originally going to be called “LA” and “NY” after the abbreviations for New York and Los Angeles.
Question 43
What was the first Pokèmon that was ever designed?
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ARhydon
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BPikachu
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CMew
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DTepig
Rhydon
Most people would probably point to Pikachu or Bulbasaur as the first Pokèmon. However, according to Ken Sugimori, Rhydon was the first Pokèmon ever created by the original team.
Question 44
What non-Pokémon series of games does Pikachu often make appearances?
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ASonic the Hedgehog
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BSuper Smash Bros.
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CLegend of Zelda
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DIce Climber
Super Smash Bros.
Being considered the face of the Pokémon franchise, it makes perfect sense that our loveable friend Pikachu would do battle against other classic video game characters in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Question 45
What is Charmander’s hidden ability?
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ASolar Power
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BFlame Body
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CJump Ball
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DErgonomic Design
Solar Power
During sunlight, the Pokèmon with this ability's Special Attack is 1.5x more powerful, yet it loses ⅛ of it's maximum HP.
Question 46
How long would it take to watch 'Pokémon: The First Movie' from beginning to end?
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A1hr 36m
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B2hrs
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C1h 9m
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D4hrs
1hr 36m
The time of one hour and thirty six minutes to watch the movie from beginning to end is within the average length of any motion picture, with almost half of all theatrical releases being between 90 and 120 minutes.
Question 47
How many petals does the Gloom have in the flower on its head?
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AFour
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BSeven
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CThree
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DTwelve
Four
While both the male and female versions have four petals in the flower on their heads, the female has one large spot per bud while the male has several small ones!
Question 48
How many different Pokemon have Alolan forms?
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A16
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B7
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C18
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D45
18
Of all the Pokémon in the universe there are only eighteen that have an Alolan form! Some of these include the Rattata, Exeggutor and the Sandshrew
Question 49
What is not a flavor in the world of Pokèmon?
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ASpicy
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BSalty
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CBitter
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DDry
Spicy
Often times, what flavors a Pokèmon like or dislike can influence many factors of their attacks!
Question 50
What is NOT a name of one of the humans featured in the first Pokèmon TV series?
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ABrock
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BBobby
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CNurse Joy
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DProfessor Oak
Despite the number of people that Ash has come across in his journeys, he never ran across anyone named Bobby in the first series.
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